Golfing in Pembrokeshire

One of the things that makes playing golf in Pembrokeshire so good is the choice.

For a small county, Pembrokeshire manages to pack in 8 courses; links and parkland.

Pembrokeshire has an outstanding coastline making the links courses even more memorable with breath-taking panoramic views; perfect to distract you if your round’s not going so well.

If you're looking for a links course Tenby is a championship venue and the oldest affiliated club in Wales; St Davids City Golf Club, located just outside the UK's smallest city overlooks Whitesands beach; and Newport Links, recently extended to 18 holes overlooking the stunning Newport Bay.

Pembrokeshire’s parkland courses aren’t to be out done in the location stakes, with stunning views to the Preseli Hills and across the Milford Haven estuary; Priskilly Forest, Trefloyne Manor (just outside Tenby), Haverfordwest, Milford Haven and South Pembrokeshire (near Pembroke) provide golfers with great choice.

Aspiring to be the next Rory McIlroy or Catriona Matthew? Tuition is available from resident pro’s in order to to hone your skills, or to provide top tips for would-be golfers who have never swung a club before. And for those wishing to be totally immersed in golf, several clubs have accommodation allowing you to play and stay.

So what are you waiting for? Grab those clubs and head for the first tee.

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